SERVICES
Helping groups to help themselvesWe will
not 'do your project for you' but provide help so that your
group and your project can be as independent and free standing
as possible, for the long term.

Getting people
together
We have learned that
there is much to be gained from sharing. We hold meetings
on specific topics of local interest, and can put you in touch
with other people who are working on similar activities.

Giving the area
a voice
BPL is recognised as a Local Rural Partnership by the Scottish
Executive. We are asked regularly to act as a sounding-board
for local views for government in Edinburgh, Europe and Aberdeen.

Advice and support
services We can help
with:•Setting Up - what type of group should
you be?•Working Effectively - how to meet, communicate
and raise your profile.•Business & Project Planning - start-up
and ongoing•Fundraising Advice and Bid-writing•Research on Government Policy - how you
fit in, and how it helps in planning your activities and raising
money•How to Conduct Market Research - practical
ways to show local demand•How to Undertake Local Research - e.g.
Writing Questionnaires•Putting you in touch with other groups,
agencies and specialists - the 'man who can'

If you need help with any of
the above, call us and arrange an appointment for a staff
member to meet at a time which is convenient to your group.

Support for large
projects
This works best when our staff are involved all the way through
a project, from the ideas stage onwards - this doesn't mean
we have to be around at every meeting, and as you get more
confident you won't needs us so much. But it does help to
keep us involved - if we have all the information, we can
give you the best possible advice, and help solve any problems
that occur.

Join us!
Together we are stronger. Membership is free, renewable yearly
and is open to any organisation that supports the aims of
the Partnership andanyone
over 18, resident in the area